How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The Witch did not bleed where she was bitten, for she was so wicked that the blood in her had dried up many years before. (12.70)
The more evil someone in Oz is, the less human they become over time. Recall that the Wicked Witch of the East dried up in the sun mere moments after her death.
Quote #5
"You are a wicked creature!" cried Dorothy. "You have no right to take my shoe from me."
"I shall keep it, just the same," said the Witch, laughing at her. (12.77-12.78)
Soon after this, Dorothy tosses a bucket of water at the witch, who dies. The lesson? You can enslave Dorothy, but you best not touch her shoes. That's taking things one step too far. Oh, and also that good always triumphs over evil.
Quote #6
"Didn't you know this would be the end of me?" asked the Witch, in a wailing, despairing voice.
"Of course not," answered Dorothy; "how should I?" (12.83-12.84)
Though Dorothy kills a second wicked witch, her innocence remains intact. After all, it's not like she meant to. She was just upset the witch had stolen one of her shoes. Sheesh.